Book of Daniel

Journey verse-by-verse through this important book of the Old Testament. Knowledge of the Book of Daniel is foundational for understanding prophetic themes found elsewhere in Scripture, but especially in the Book of Revelation.

A free commentary on the book of Daniel provides additional background for the course.

Introduction to Daniel - Part 1 The introduction sets the stage for the verse-by-verse study to follow. A variety of preliminary subjects are discussed. In the first session of the introduction we discuss the goals of the course, attacks upon the Book of Daniel, and guidelines for study. [19 slides, 1 hour 6 minutes]

Introduction to Daniel - Part 2 The introduction sets the stage for the verse-by-verse study to follow. A variety of preliminary subjects are discussed. In the second session of the introduction we discuss the authorship of the Book of Daniel. [15 slides, 43 minutes]

Introduction to Daniel - Part 3 The introduction sets the stage for the verse-by-verse study to follow. A variety of preliminary subjects are discussed. In the third session of the introduction we discuss the date of the Book of Daniel. [16 slides, 42 minutes]

Introduction to Daniel - Part 4 The introduction sets the stage for the verse-by-verse study to follow. A variety of preliminary subjects are discussed. In the fourth session of the introduction we discuss the languages of the Book of Daniel. [14 slides, 33 minutes]

Introduction to Daniel - Part 5 The introduction sets the stage for the verse-by-verse study to follow. A variety of preliminary subjects are discussed. In the fifth session of the introduction we discuss the versions and themes of the Book of Daniel. [15 slides, 49 minutes]

Introduction to Daniel - Part 6 The introduction sets the stage for the verse-by-verse study to follow. A variety of preliminary subjects are discussed. In the sixth session of the introduction we discuss the structure of the Book of Daniel. [13 slides, 1 hour 4 minutes]

Introduction to Daniel - Part 7 The introduction sets the stage for the verse-by-verse study to follow. A variety of preliminary subjects are discussed. In the seventh session of the introduction we discuss the historical setting of the Book of Daniel. [22 slides, 1 hour 33 minutes]

Daniel 1 - Taken Captive to Babylon King Nebuchadnezzar besieges Jerusalem taking Daniel and his teenage friends captive to Babylon where Daniel will spend the rest of his life. [27 slides, 1 hour 54 minutes]

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